# Harpenden Gardening Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 800569 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/800569)
- Latest income: £4,231; spending £3,608
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Hertfordshire
- Other names: Harpenden Horticultural Society (previous)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/harpenden-gardening-society

Support and encouragement of horticultural activities

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £4,231 | £3,608 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £3,168 | £3,157 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £2,567 | £1,916 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £2,010 | £1,605 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £190 | £1,624 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (a) To promote all aspects of horticulture in the county of Hertfordshire and in particular but without prejudie to the generality of the foregoing to conduct, hold, promote and assist in the conduct holding and promoting of shows, exhibitions, competitions and meetings and discussions. (b) To make grants to such charitable organisations for such purposes as the society shall from time to time in its discretion think fit.

## What it funds

Harpenden Gardening Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Harpenden Gardening Society reported income of £4,231 and spending of £3,608. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £11.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hertfordshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Harpenden Gardening Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Harpenden Gardening Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Harpenden Gardening Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Harpenden Gardening Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hertfordshire.

### Does Harpenden Gardening Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Harpenden Gardening Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Harpenden Gardening Society give each year?

The register does not break out Harpenden Gardening Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £3,608. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,382 a year.

### How large is Harpenden Gardening Society?

In its latest reported year Harpenden Gardening Society reported income of £4,231 and spending of £3,608.


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